Behavioral Health Technician - Psychiatric Nursing Unit - 36hrs - Days

Behavioral Health

Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital

Department : Psychiatric Nursing Unit

Schedule : 36hrs, 12hr Day Shift, 7 : 00am-7 : 30pm

Assists patients with performing activities of daily living.

Provides or assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.

Observes and records patient behavior and activities.

Reports any changes in condition and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.

Establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients.

Education / Experience : High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree / Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Certification / Licenses : BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Certification specializing in Crisis Prevention preferred. Nurse Aide credentialed from the Michigan Nurse Aide Registry preferred.